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Insurance for Chagos
thanks Bill, Greatly app David Galini, A54#100
thanks Bill, Greatly app David Galini, A54#100
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David Dickman
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Insurance for Chagos
Hi Mark, Got it on ION. I have them too, so who have you insured with? Is there a list of Amel owners current companies and satisfaction ratings? You mentioned a video conference on the topic? Thanks,
Hi Mark, Got it on ION. I have them too, so who have you insured with? Is there a list of Amel owners current companies and satisfaction ratings? You mentioned a video conference on the topic? Thanks,
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David Dickman
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Forward Looking sonar
I recently installed the Garmin Panoptix forward looking sonar on my A54. I chose the LiveVu Forward and FrontVu options. They sense about 300' in front with a 20deg window. the transducer is a small
I recently installed the Garmin Panoptix forward looking sonar on my A54. I chose the LiveVu Forward and FrontVu options. They sense about 300' in front with a 20deg window. the transducer is a small
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David Dickman
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Bow thruster solenoid
Hi Paul, I had issues with my bow thruster this summer working intermittently. Although the contacts were not the problem, I tore apart the solenoid and cleaned all the parts in the quest to isolate t
Hi Paul, I had issues with my bow thruster this summer working intermittently. Although the contacts were not the problem, I tore apart the solenoid and cleaned all the parts in the quest to isolate t
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David Dickman
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electric tv lifting mechanism for A54
Dear Doug, I too would like to replace the lift mechanism for my A54 TV. I checked the circuit and am getting power to the lift motor, but it will not activate in either direction. It was stated that
Dear Doug, I too would like to replace the lift mechanism for my A54 TV. I checked the circuit and am getting power to the lift motor, but it will not activate in either direction. It was stated that
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David Dickman
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A54 docking plan and hull support for Keel Foot repair/repaint
Hi rudolph, Yes. My previous owners told me and showed a photo (attached) of using the lift padeyes near fore and aft side stays for extraction of the boat by crane when no sling travel lift is availa
Hi rudolph, Yes. My previous owners told me and showed a photo (attached) of using the lift padeyes near fore and aft side stays for extraction of the boat by crane when no sling travel lift is availa
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David Dickman
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Air Height AMEL 54
Hi Peter, My a54 is 69.5 feet without antennae, wind instrumtents. My bridge clearance here at Kemah Texas is 73’ at mllw and I make it through David Dickman Galini, a54#100
Hi Peter, My a54 is 69.5 feet without antennae, wind instrumtents. My bridge clearance here at Kemah Texas is 73’ at mllw and I make it through David Dickman Galini, a54#100
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David Dickman
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Starlink - first impressions
hi Matt, I have looked into the powering with 24v option, several possibilities but no one best solution. Has anyone actually done this and can provide details on what to buy and how to install? Did y
hi Matt, I have looked into the powering with 24v option, several possibilities but no one best solution. Has anyone actually done this and can provide details on what to buy and how to install? Did y
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David Dickman
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bow thruster woes
Hi Louis, will have a look at brushes next. Thanks
Hi Louis, will have a look at brushes next. Thanks
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David Dickman
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bow thruster woes
Hi rogue, Galini, A54 100. Circuit diagrams from bill rouses amel book and supplements
Hi rogue, Galini, A54 100. Circuit diagrams from bill rouses amel book and supplements
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David Dickman
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bow thruster woes
Hi All, I am having an issue with the bow thruster on my A54. I believe it is either the Sleipner SP 200 or SP240, the identification tag is hidden on the back of the motor next to the bulkhead and li
Hi All, I am having an issue with the bow thruster on my A54. I believe it is either the Sleipner SP 200 or SP240, the identification tag is hidden on the back of the motor next to the bulkhead and li
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David Dickman
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Starlink - first impressions
Hi Matt, I am getting ready to get a Starlink also for Galini (A54 #100). The RV version I assume because the marine version is very expensive. I have heard from others that one might want to drill a
Hi Matt, I am getting ready to get a Starlink also for Galini (A54 #100). The RV version I assume because the marine version is very expensive. I have heard from others that one might want to drill a
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David Dickman
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new main sail
Hi Amel owners: I just wanted to pass a quick Kudos note to QSails and an FYI to the groups regarding new sail purchases. I just purchased a new main made of Fibercon Pro Hybrid (dyneema supposed to b
Hi Amel owners: I just wanted to pass a quick Kudos note to QSails and an FYI to the groups regarding new sail purchases. I just purchased a new main made of Fibercon Pro Hybrid (dyneema supposed to b
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David Dickman
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Removing backstays
Hi Eric and Bill, I do indeed have a standoff as Eric described and Bill showed in the picture. I could not lower it all the way by opening the standoff bracket, so had to undo the hinge at the bottom
Hi Eric and Bill, I do indeed have a standoff as Eric described and Bill showed in the picture. I could not lower it all the way by opening the standoff bracket, so had to undo the hinge at the bottom
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David Dickman
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Removing backstays
Hi Sarah, I just did this two weeks ago here in Houston. The travel lift was too short and I had to remove both the back stays, the SSB antennae, and the mizzen topping lift myself as the marina crew
Hi Sarah, I just did this two weeks ago here in Houston. The travel lift was too short and I had to remove both the back stays, the SSB antennae, and the mizzen topping lift myself as the marina crew
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David Dickman
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new main sail
Hi all who responded regarding the main sail replacement, I appreciate it. After fair consideration, and since I have some trouble in the past with the main bunching at the head during furling, includ
Hi all who responded regarding the main sail replacement, I appreciate it. After fair consideration, and since I have some trouble in the past with the main bunching at the head during furling, includ
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David Dickman
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new main sail
hi Courtney, thank you. Information that I wanted and we are really sisterships! Where are you located currently? I am leaning toward no battens also. Best, David Galini, A54 #100
hi Courtney, thank you. Information that I wanted and we are really sisterships! Where are you located currently? I am leaning toward no battens also. Best, David Galini, A54 #100
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David Dickman
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new main sail
Thank you Nick. Your input is along the lines of my thinking, but the peformance loss I expect would be mostly in lighter winds. I too am talking with QSails about replacement
Thank you Nick. Your input is along the lines of my thinking, but the peformance loss I expect would be mostly in lighter winds. I too am talking with QSails about replacement
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David Dickman
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new main sail
Hi Amel owners, I am in the process of replacing my main sail on Galini, A54 #100. The inherited main sail on the boat is likely original 2008 tri-radial hydra net. It was designed for partial vertica
Hi Amel owners, I am in the process of replacing my main sail on Galini, A54 #100. The inherited main sail on the boat is likely original 2008 tri-radial hydra net. It was designed for partial vertica
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David Dickman
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Continious soft shackle
hi Eric, Hope all is well. I have purchased a couple of these continuous soft shackles from local West Marine rigger (her name at the Kemah location store is Tania) for about $25 for 3mm dynema with s
hi Eric, Hope all is well. I have purchased a couple of these continuous soft shackles from local West Marine rigger (her name at the Kemah location store is Tania) for about $25 for 3mm dynema with s
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David Dickman
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